Who's the top freshman swimmer in New Jersey boys' swimming? We're here to find out! In this special feature, we've compiled a list of the most talented freshmen swimmers from across the state, and we want YOU to decide who's the best. But here's the twist: these votes won't affect the official NJ.com postseason awards or All-State selections, which will be determined by our expert, Matt Bove. So, get ready to dive into the action and cast your vote! Voting closes on Monday, January 26th at noon. The results will be revealed, and the true champion will be crowned. But first, let's meet the contenders:
- Daniel Antonyshyn, Passaic Tech
- Austin Abd, North Hunterdon
- Aaron Baik, Leonia
- Reid Barclay, Cherry Hill West
- Nathaniel Basin, Fair Lawn
- Stephen Baytin, Princeton
- Jack Dempsey, Manalapan
- Cullen Dickey, Mountain Lakes
- Owen Dierking, Toms River East
- Reed Doherty, Millburn
- C.J. Friends, Delbarton
- Luke Gaetano, Red Bank Regional
- Jack Gehlmeyer, Madison
- Braden Harris, CBA
- Logan Hong, West Windsor-Plainsboro South
- Siha Joo, Old Tappan
- Jonathan Kern, Kittatinny
- Lucas Kichukov, Ridgewood
- Andrew Kim, Watchung Hills
- Jason Kim, Leonia
- Ryan Kulp, Chatham
- Justin Lindemann, Freehold Township
- Ryan Lee, Madison
- Yedam Lee, Mahwah
- Michael Madden, Summit
- Leo Malachovsky, Tenafly
- Callum McDonagh, Summit
- Liam Mcwha, Montgomery
- Ben Najem, North Hunterdon
- Elijah Ortiz, Vineland
- Joey Rappazzo, River Dell
- Christopher Raylman, Southern
- James Sletteland, Westfield
- Julian Stewart, Cherry Hill West
- Shane Weiner, Toms River South
- Owen Wilson, Bernards
- Seth Wheeler, Passaic Tech
- Owen Xu, Bridgewater-Raritan
- Ivan Yeryn, Fair Lawn
Remember, we value your input, but please keep it fair and organized. Avoid rapid-fire voting from a single IP address, as it may trigger a timeout. And no automation or technical tricks to manipulate the results, please! If you encounter any issues with the poll on your mobile device, click the provided link or copy and paste it into your mobile web browser.
Matt Bove, a seasoned high school sports reporter for NJ.com, has been covering New Jersey's high school sports since 2015. With a keen eye for talent, Matt has been a trusted voice in the world of high school swimming, and we're excited to see who you, the fans, will choose as the best freshman swimmer in the state!
